Information Archive - Build UK Skip to contents Overlay Information Showing all Information items Accident Survey Report Collated accident statistics for Build UK Contractor members from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. Accredited University Degrees in Construction Build UK guidance on accredited university degrees in construction BS 9991:2024 Advisory Note CLC advisory note following publication of BS 9991:2024 and the impact on applications for Building Control Approval. Building Regulations – Approved Documents Fully searchable PDF of all the Approved Documents providing practical guidance on how to meet Building Regulations. find out more Building Safety Act The legislation is the foundation of the new building safety regime for the construction sector. find out more Building Safety Act – Secondary Legislation Links to all the secondary legislation relating to the Building Safety Act. find out more Building Safety Guide Build UK's comprehensive guide to the new building safety regime to ensure companies are aware of their responsibilities. Building Safety Timeline Build UK's timeline showing when key changes are taking effect to support the implementation of the new building safety regime. Card Schemes: CLC Recommendation CLC recommendation on consistent recognition via one industry logo. Card Schemes: How to be a Smart Site Guidance to help prepare your sites to check all cards using smart technology. Card Schemes: Industry Accreditation Withdrawal Guidance to help Industry Accreditation cardholders move onto an appropriate card. Find out more Cartels & Cover Pricing Guidance Build UK guidance on preventing anti‐competitive behaviour in construction. Payment Performance – Central Government Data for the payment performance of Central Government Departments published under Procurement Policy Note 05/15. Find out more CIJC Pay Rates – April 2026 Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) agreement on pay rates, including apprentice rates (partially supersedes 2025/2026 version) CIJC Pay Rates – 2025/2026 Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) agreement on pay rates, including apprentice rates, daily fare and travel allowances. CIJC Working Rule Agreement Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) working rule agreement for the construction industry. Code for Construction Product Information A code and assessment process aimed at raising standards in construction product information and marketing. find out more Common Assessment Standard Overview of the Common Assessment Standard with information on the Recognised Assessment Bodies and the organisations using it. find out more Common Assessment Standard – Infographic Infographic showing the Common Assessment Standard's progress to date. Common Assessment Standard – Question Set Guide to the Common Assessment Standard question set (Version 5). Construction Playbook Build UK’s executive summary of the Government’s Construction Playbook. Payment Performance – Construction Sector Data for the industry's largest companies submitted under the Duty to Report Regulations. Find out more Contract Terms Recommendation Build UK recommendation on contract terms that should be avoided to ensure a fair allocation of risk. Find out more Contract Terms Recommendation – Guide Comprehensive guidance on implementing Build UK’s recommendation on contract terms. CSCS FAQs FAQs on CSCS to respond to the most common queries raised by members and the wider industry. Data Sharing – Overview Overview for clients, main contractors and suppliers on how data sharing works and how suppliers can share their data. Degree Apprenticeships in Construction Information on Degree Apprenticeships to help potential new entrants interested in joining the industry via this route. Drugs and Alcohol Policy Template policy to provide a consistent approach to the issue of drugs and alcohol. Dutyholder Requirements Duties and competence requirements for Building Regulations that clients, designers and contractors must meet. find out more Environmental Manual Construction Industry Publications (CIP) guidance on environmental issues within the construction sector. Find out more FAQs – Common Assessment Standard FAQs on the Common Assessment Standard for clients, main contractors and suppliers. FAQs – Public Sector FAQs on the Common Assessment Standard for public sector clients. Flexible Working: Film Inspiring the construction industry to rethink its approach to flexible working. Watch now Flexible Working: Toolkit for Construction Ten-point action plan for companies to implement flexible working practices on site. Gateway 2: BSR Microsite FAQs on applying for Building Control Approval for Higher-Risk Buildings. Gateway 2: Overview Build UK’s guide to Gateway Two and the information that must be included in applications for Building Control Approval for Higher-Risk Buildings. Gateway 2: Reasons for Rejection Build UK’s guide to feedback received from the BSR on the reasons applications are rejected for not complying with Building Regulations. Gateway 3: Overview Build UK’s guide to Gateway Three and the information that must be included in applications for Completion Certificates for Higher-Risk Buildings. Golden Thread Overview Build UK's guide to the Golden Thread and information that must be collated and stored to safely occupy, manage and operate a Higher-Risk Building. Grenfell Inquiry: Phase 1 Report The first report covers the cause, origin and development of the fire and the response of the London Fire Brigade and other emergency services. find out more Grenfell Inquiry: Phase 2 Report The final report examining causes of the fire and systemic failures in how buildings were commissioned, designed, constructed and managed. find out more Hackitt Report: Building a Safer Future Sets out the need for a cultural shift in the industry to support the delivery of buildings that are safe. Health & Safety Manual Construction Industry Publications (CIP) guidance on health and safety issues within the construction sector. Find out more Helmet Colours Standard The recognised standard for identifying roles on site through the colour-coding of safety helmets. Higher-Risk Building Criteria Criteria for determining whether a building is a Higher-Risk Building under the Building Safety Act. find out more Holiday Entitlement – 2026 Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) guidance on the programme of public and annual holidays. Immigration System: Flowchart Build UK flowchart outlining the process of employing a worker from outside the UK. Immigration System: Skilled Worker Visa Build UK guidance on the process of applying for a Skilled Worker visa. Immigration System: Sponsor Licence Build UK guidance on the steps for businesses to obtain a sponsor licence. Inflation Guidance Build UK guidance on managing price inflation within new and existing contracts. IR35 Guidance Build UK guidance on adapting to the changes to IR35 legislation introduced in April 2021. Find out more Mandatory Occurrence Reporting Overview Build UK’s guide to Mandatory Occurrence Reporting during the construction of Higher-Risk Buildings including a template system. Menopause Policy Template policy to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment for employees going through the menopause and their colleagues. Open Doors: 2025 Review Review of Open Doors 2025 highlighting its impact on inspiring careers in construction. find out more Open Doors: 2026 Countdown Save the key dates for Open Doors 2026 which will take place from Monday 23 – Saturday 28 March 2026. find out more Payment Performance – Infographic Infographic showing how benchmarking payment performance has resulted in substantial improvement since 2018. PI Insurance for Construction Guidance Build UK guidance on Professional Indemnity insurance and how to obtain it in the current market. Red Diesel Guidance Build UK guidance on the removal of the red diesel rebate from April 2022. Find out more Register: Building Control Approvers Search for Building Control Approvers registered with the Building Safety Regulator to carry out work in England. find out more Register: Building Inspectors Search for Building Inspectors registered with the Building Safety Regulator to carry out work in England. find out more Register: High-Rise Residential Buildings Search for high-rise residential buildings registered with the Building Safety Regulator. find out more Remediation Acceleration Plan The Government’s plan to speed up the remediation of unsafe cladding by tackling the key barriers. Remediation Code of Practice Code of practice setting out the expectations for those undertaking and managing remediation works on residential buildings. find out more Retentions: Minimum Standards Build UK guidance on reducing the challenges associated with the use of cash retentions. Retentions: Roadmap to Zero Retentions Build UK’s roadmap to deliver the industry ambition of zero retentions within construction. Reverse VAT Guidance Build UK guidance on adapting to the introduction of Reverse VAT since March 2021. Find out more Routes of Entry into Construction – England Build UK guidance for employers on the most common routes of entry into construction for young people in England. Routes of Entry into Construction – Scotland Build UK guidance for employers on the most common routes of entry into construction for young people in Scotland. Safety Case Toolkit Guidance on preparing and maintaining a Safety Case Report for Higher-Risk Buildings. Site Induction Guidance Build UK best practice for conducting workforce site inductions. Training Standard Build UK member standard for ensuring those working on site have the correct card for their occupation. 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